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To Bump-stop or not
March 15, 2013
2:15 pm
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Specialsoundman
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With the doing spring over on my Samurai and now thinking about maybe converting to YJ springs. I have bump-stop questions. Currently do not have any bump-stops. With the springs I have now I do not have any problems with wheel rub or parts hitting with the flex I have. Someone told me that even if I do not have a problem with parts hitting, that bump-stops creates a leaverage and will help with keeping the lower wheel on the ground longer. So what is everyone's thoughts and advice on bump-stops? If yes, how much travel should I have before they hit?

If I can't build it, then it's something that should be bought.

March 15, 2013
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bump stops
ive got ripples on the fenders of the tj because of bad bump stops (to short)
hardly noticeable but i need longer ones
so thats a yes on the bumpstops
also im on coil springs not leaf

March 16, 2013
2:50 am
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I've never heard of the bump stop leverage thing. Maybe it's a lighter vehicle type thing? What about trimming to accommodate the travel? :hack: 😀 Otherwise I'd put as little bump stop as needed to protect the body.

March 16, 2013
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You definetly need bump stops. When metal hits metal bad things happen. You want to set your bump at least a half inch before the shocks bottom out. Some softer bump stops need shock shaft stickout. You could get away with a simple poly bump and be happy.

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